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WMU professor develops face shields to make children safer at school
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… Mich.—Dozens of children will enter the school year with an added layer of protection thanks to a partnership … wear the face shields while playing outside. A conversation with the owner of Pre-K International in Kalamazoo confirmed … , dean of the College of Health and Human Services. "His innovative work on specialized materials and use of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60916
Turkey Trot 5K race/walk returns for 62nd year
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… Turkey Trot 5K race/walk returns for 62nd year Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The 62nd annual Turkey Trot will … Recreation, which sponsors the event, notes that in keeping with past practice, a canned food drive is being held in conjunction with this year's race. Last year, 402 pounds of food were …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20080
WMU appoints proven leader as new VP for development and alumni relations
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… new VP for development and alumni relations Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Kristen DeVries KALAMAZOO, … engagement activities, as well as promoting engagement with faculty, staff and students. As executive director of the WMU Foundation, she will work closely with WMU's president and with the WMU Foundation Board of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50885
WMU Air Race Classic team places fifth in collegiate division
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… team places fifth in collegiate division Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The Air Race Classic ran June … the race--from Union City, Tennessee, to Gadsden, Alabama—with the fastest time of any of the 54 competitor teams. The … in an event that began in 1929, followed a zigzag route with flybys at checkpoints in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25334
WMU, Wayne State team up to improve health of state's foster youths
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… up to improve health of state's foster youths Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In keeping with its widely known efforts to help youths both in and out … of foster care, Western Michigan University is partnering with Wayne State University to improve the health of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25272
Refreshments, games to greet returning students, faculty and staff
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… and staff Submitted by Joe VanDerBos on Students visit with Sindecuse Health Center staff at last year's event. … students, faculty and staff will be welcomed back to campus with free refreshments, games and prizes from 11 a.m. to … at the Campus Flagpoles between Kanley Chapel and the Lee Honors College. Sponsored by WMU's Sindecuse Health Center, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/18070
First students in Multimedia Arts Technology program to graduate
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… First students in Multimedia Arts Technology program to graduate Submitted by Anonymous (not … verified) on From left: Nate Elkus and Dr. Christopher Biggs KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The first graduates of Western Michigan … identify frequencies. About the program The program started with 20 students in fall 2014, with 20 more added each year …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31952
Western supports new Grand Rapids scholarship recipients
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… schools on Grand Rapids' west side. Western is partnering with the Grand Rapids Community Foundation's (GRFC) … will have an assigned admissions counselor to help them with the admissions process and to help students become … of students is critical to our work," says Sieger. "What I know about Western Michigan University is that the faculty …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63159
Diversity and inclusion speaker coming to campus
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… Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Tactical Action Community with funding from the W.K. Kellogg Racial Healing Planning Grant, Williams will also hold … for Excellence in Diversity: Thought Conversations with Dr. Williams." Refreshments will be provided at all the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22337
Results-oriented academic leader, public policy scholar will lead Western’s academic affairs division
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… increasing student and faculty diversity, developing innovative programs, and forging beneficial partnerships … a bold thought leader and change agent to work in concert with faculty and staff in an environment designed to help … more than 70 programs across a wide range of fields. With an emphasis on recruitment during his three-year …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69883